Dave Gray
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David Alexander Gray is a former pitcher
in Major League Baseball
who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox
during the 1964
season. Listed at 6' 1", 190 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.
Gray was signed by the Red Sox out of the Weber State University
. In nine appearances, he posted a 9.00 ERA
with 17 strikeout
s in 13.0 innings
of work, including one start
and six games finished
. He did not have a decision.
Dave Gray is one of only a few major leaguers to have a lifetime 1.000 batting average. On June 20, 1964, Dave Gray singled off of Milt Pappas of the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh inning of the game between the Orioles and the Boston Red Sox. It was Gray's only major league at bat.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
during the 1964
1964 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series: St. Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees ; Bob Gibson, MVP*All-Star Game, July 7 at Shea Stadium: National League, 7–4; Johnny Callison, MVP-Other champions:*College World Series: Minnesota...
season. Listed at 6' 1", 190 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.
Gray was signed by the Red Sox out of the Weber State University
Weber State University
Weber State University is a public university located in the city of Ogden in Weber County, Utah, USA. It was founded in 1889 and is a coeducational, publicly supported university offering professional, liberal arts and technical certificates, as well as associate, bachelor's and master's degrees...
. In nine appearances, he posted a 9.00 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
with 17 strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s in 13.0 innings
Innings pitched
In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two...
of work, including one start
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
and six games finished
Games finished
In baseball statistics, a relief pitcher is credited with a game finished if he is the last pitcher to pitch for his team in a game. A starting pitcher is not credited with a GF for pitching a complete game...
. He did not have a decision.
Dave Gray is one of only a few major leaguers to have a lifetime 1.000 batting average. On June 20, 1964, Dave Gray singled off of Milt Pappas of the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh inning of the game between the Orioles and the Boston Red Sox. It was Gray's only major league at bat.